{"title":"Rasboras","description":"\u003cp\u003eRasboras are peaceful, small and undemanding, which makes them one of the best choices for a planted community or nano tank. The harlequin rasbora is the classic, with a copper body and a black triangle, and espei and hengeli are the slimmer, warmer coloured relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also carry dwarf species such as the maculata rasbora and neon green rasbora, which stay under three centimetres, along with brilliant, redline, red tail, Sarawak, emerald eye and scissortail rasboras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey suit soft, slightly acidic water and look their best over a dark substrate with plants and driftwood, which brings out colours that wash out over bright gravel. Keep them in groups of eight or more. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-delivery\"\u003eshipping and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sarawak-rasbora-rasbora-sarawakensis","title":"Sarawak Rasbora | Rasbora sarawakensis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender, silvery Sarawak Rasbora with a fine dark line and a subtle blue-green flash along the flank, this is a graceful, active schooler for the soft-water planted community. Reaching around 5 cm, it is peaceful and eye-catching in numbers, though it does best in stable, well-maintained water, so it suits keepers ready to look after their tank properly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRasbora sarawakensis comes from the forest streams and rivers of Borneo, particularly Sarawak in Malaysia. These are warm, soft, slightly acidic, clear-to-tannin-stained waters with gentle flow, shaded by canopy and lined with wood and leaf litter — classic soft-water blackwater-influenced conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA streamlined, mid-water rasbora with a translucent silver body and a fine dark lateral line, often overlaid with a soft blue-to-green iridescent stripe that gives it the trade name 'Blue Line Rasbora'. The fins are largely clear with hints of colour. Its subtle shimmer is best appreciated in a shoal under gentle lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and highly social, it should be kept in a shoal of at least eight to ten to feel secure and display natural schooling behaviour. It mixes well with other small, peaceful community fish that enjoy soft, warm water, and larger groups look far more impressive and settled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Offer quality micro or crushed flake and small granules as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. Small, varied feeds keep colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 70 L, with 90 L or larger better for a proper shoal. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft water, GH around 2–10. Gentle filtration, planting, some shade and clean, stable water suit it best; it is a little more demanding of good water quality than the hardiest rasboras. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, slightly acidic water. Eggs and fry receive no parental care, and adults will eat the eggs, so a separate, dimly lit breeding tank with plenty of cover offers the best chance of raising fry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRasbora sarawakensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSarawak Rasbora, Blue Line Rasbora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorneo (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm (up to 6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): micro flake, small granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 2–10 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful soft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small rasboras, peaceful tetras, pencilfish, corydoras, otocinclus, dwarf cichlids and peaceful shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, boisterous tankmates and fin-nippers. 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Peaceful and quietly beautiful, it comes into its own in a big shoal in a soft, shaded planted tank, staying tiny at around 3 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrigonostigma hengeli comes from the peat swamp forests and blackwater streams of Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia. These are soft, acidic, tannin-stained waters, dimly lit beneath the forest canopy and rich in leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, semi-transparent rasbora with a narrow black wedge on the rear body, topped by a bright, glowing patch of orange-copper that resembles a candle flame. It is more slender and see-through than the harlequin, and the orange \"flame\" is most vivid in settled, well-conditioned males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and rather shy. Keep a shoal of at least 10–12 for confident behaviour and the best colour; in small numbers they hide and lose condition. Ideal for gentle nano and blackwater communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore with a tiny mouth. Feed small, high-quality flake and micro-pellets along with baby brine shrimp, micro-worm and daphnia. Frequent small feeds suit them best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn aquarium of 45 litres or more suits a good shoal. Hengel's rasbora is at its best in soft, acidic, gently filtered water with planting, subdued lighting and some botanicals or tannins to recreate its blackwater home. Stable, clean conditions and regular water changes keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike its relatives it is a plant-spawner, depositing eggs on the underside of broad leaves in soft, acidic, warm water. 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Adults reach only about 3.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndemic to Lake Inle and its associated waters in the Shan Highlands of Myanmar (Burma), at relatively high altitude. Here the water is clear, cool, and hard with an alkaline pH — unusual for a small \"rasbora-type\" fish. Despite the common name it is not a true rasbora and carries no scales, hence the alternative name \"naked microrasbora\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender, scaleless little cyprinid. Breeding males are the showpiece: a metallic silvery-blue body with a glowing red snout and red flashes in the tail. Females and non-displaying males are a muted silvery-grey, making a well-conditioned male group especially striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and slightly shy. It should be kept in a group of at least eight to ten, ideally with more females than males, which encourages the males to display. Best suited to a calm, planted community of similarly small, gentle fish rather than boisterous tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Offer finely crushed flake, micro-pellets and small live or frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops and baby brine shrimp. Regular small feedings keep males in top colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers clean, well-oxygenated, hard and slightly alkaline water on the cooler side (around 20–24°C), so it is a good choice for an unheated or lightly heated planted tank. Stable water quality and good filtration matter; it is not fond of warm, soft, acidic conditions. Sensitive to poor water, so keep up regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. It does not guard eggs and will eat them, so a separate, well-planted breeding tank gives the best results. Cooler, clean water and a well-conditioned group encourage spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSawbwa resplendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurmese Rummy Nose Rasbora (Sawbwa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLake Inle, Myanmar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–24°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted nano and community aquariums, cooler tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful, hard-water tolerant fish such as white cloud mountain minnows, small danios, celestial pearl danios, and peaceful dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, boisterous or fin-nipping fish, warm soft-water specialists, and any predator big enough to eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232875987235,"sku":"AA2063","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Burmese_Rummy-nose_Tetra_5807da53-79bd-4fed-a343-81dddaefd83e.jpg?v=1781700577"},{"product_id":"scissortail-rasbora-rasbora-trilineata","title":"Scissortail Rasbora | Rasbora trilineata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scissortail Rasbora is a sleek, silvery, torpedo-shaped shoaler named for its deeply forked tail, whose black-and-white lobes flick open and closed like a pair of scissors as it swims. Peaceful, hardy and endlessly active, it reaches around 9–12 cm (occasionally to 15 cm) and makes a lively, glinting centrepiece for a roomy planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRasbora trilineata is widespread through Southeast Asia — Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo — where it lives in slow to moderately flowing forest streams, rivers and flooded areas over soft substrates, often in soft, slightly acidic, tannin-stained water among leaf litter and marginal vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender, streamlined silver body carries three faint longitudinal lines, but the signature feature is the tall, deeply forked caudal fin, each lobe boldly marked with black and white bands that emphasise its \"scissoring\" motion. It is an understated fish that looks its best in a large, tightly-swimming group under gentle lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and gregarious, it is an active open-water swimmer that feels secure in a shoal of six or more (eight-plus is better). It mixes beautifully with other rasboras, tetras, danios, peaceful barbs, gouramis, corydoras and similar community fish that enjoy the same conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore. Offer a quality flake or small granule as a staple and supplement with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae and bloodworm to keep colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 110 L or larger better suited to a proper shoal of these fast, active swimmers. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH soft to moderately hard, around 2–12. Clean, well-oxygenated water with some gentle flow and open swimming space suits it best. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that lays adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants and gives no parental care. A well-conditioned group in soft, slightly acidic water may spawn readily; eggs hatch in a day or two and fry can be reared on infusoria and fine foods, though the adults will eat eggs and fry if given the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRasbora trilineata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScissortail Rasbora, Three-lined Rasbora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 9–12 cm (occasionally to 15 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoomy, planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other rasboras, tetras, danios, peaceful barbs, gouramis, rainbowfish, corydoras and other peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and slow long-finned fish. 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Reaching only around 3.5 cm, it is a peaceful, hardy shoaler that looks stunning in numbers against a soft, planted, tannin-tinted backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to slow-moving forest streams and blackwater pools in southern Thailand and Cambodia. These are soft, acidic, tannin-stained waters shaded by vegetation, with leaf litter and gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim, deep-copper-to-orange body carrying the distinctive tapering black mark that gives it the \"lambchop\" name — narrower and more streamlined than the closely related harlequin rasbora. Colour deepens richly in soft, dark water and among plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, gentle and happiest in a good-sized group. It shoals actively and shows its best colour and behaviour in numbers of ten or more. An ideal centrepiece for a calm, planted community of small, non-aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small-mouthed omnivore. Offer quality flake and micro-pellets as a staple, supplemented with small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm for colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature, well-planted tank with soft, slightly acidic water, gentle flow and plenty of cover. Tannins from driftwood and botanicals suit it beautifully. Stable, clean water and a decent-sized group keep it confident and colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that deposits adhesive eggs on the underside of broad leaves and does not guard them. A separate, dim, soft-water breeding tank with suitable plants gives the best results; the tiny fry need very small first foods such as infusoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigonostigma espei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEspei Rasbora (Lambchop Rasbora)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Thailand and Cambodia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–10 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature soft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful fish such as small tetras and rasboras, pygmy corydoras, otocinclus, dwarf gouramis and dwarf shrimp in a mature planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger or boisterous fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat or intimidate a small, gentle rasbora.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232876118307,"sku":"AA2018","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Espei_Rasbora_d97cdceb-1eba-4ee5-af35-1258fd03328f.jpg?v=1781700584"},{"product_id":"harlequin-rasbora-trigonostigma-heteromorpha","title":"Harlequin Rasbora | Trigonostigma heteromorpha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Harlequin Rasbora is a timeless community classic — a coppery-pink body marked with a bold black triangle that dazzles in a tight, moving shoal. Peaceful, hardy and undemanding, it is one of the best fish for a planted community and reaches a modest 4–5 cm. Few fish give so much colour and movement for so little trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha comes from Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and southern Thailand, where it lives in soft, acidic, tannin-stained forest streams and peat swamps shaded by overhanging vegetation. The dark water and gentle flow bring out its warm body colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, deep-bodied rasbora in warm copper-pink to orange, with a distinctive solid black wedge covering the rear half of the body. Fins carry a hint of red-orange, strongest in mature males, whose black triangle also has a slightly more defined leading edge than the female's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and sociable. Keep a shoal of at least 8–10 for a settled, colourful display; larger groups look wonderful. It suits the classic planted community and mixes well with other gentle fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore with a small mouth. Feed good-quality flake and micro-pellets alongside frozen and live foods such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. A varied diet keeps the colours warm and rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn aquarium of 60 litres or more suits a good-sized shoal. Harlequins are hardy and adaptable but look and breed best in soft to neutral, gently filtered water with planting and some botanicals or tannins. Regular water changes keep them in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnusually for a rasbora, it is a plant-spawner: the female deposits eggs on the underside of broad leaves such as cryptocoryne, where they are fertilised and left. Soft, acidic, warm water encourages spawning. 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Safe with adult shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish, and boisterous fin-nippers that will harass a small, gentle shoaler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232876183843,"sku":"AA1434","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Harlequin_Rasbora_712b50cd-a09a-46e9-8951-c9371d98d562.jpg?v=1781700589"},{"product_id":"emerald-eye-rasbora-brevibora-dorsiocellata","title":"Emerald Eye Rasbora | Brevibora dorsiocellata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Emerald Eye Rasbora is a glassy, silvery little shoaler whose eyes flash a brilliant green-blue under aquarium lighting, set off by a neat black spot on the dorsal fin. Reaching only around 3.5 cm, it is a peaceful, elegant choice for a mature, softly-planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound in slow-moving streams, forest pools and peat swamps across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. These are typically soft, slightly acidic, tannin-stained blackwaters shaded by overhanging vegetation and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim, translucent silver body that lets the light through, topped by the species' hallmark reflective emerald-green eye and a crisp black blotch on the dorsal fin. Colours are subtle but striking in a tight group under good lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, timid and happiest in numbers. It shoals tightly and can be nervous if kept in small groups or with pushy tankmates, so keep at least ten together. Ideal for a calm planted community of similarly-sized, gentle fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore. Offer good-quality flake and micro-pellets as a staple, supplemented with small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops and baby brine shrimp for condition and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature, well-planted tank with soft to neutral water, gentle flow and plenty of cover from plants and driftwood. Tannin-rich water from botanicals suits it well. Stable, clean water and a secure group are the keys to seeing it at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that deposits adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants and does not care for them. A separate, dimly-lit, soft-water breeding tank with spawning mops or mosses gives the best chance of raising fry, which need very small first foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrevibora dorsiocellata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerald Eye Rasbora (Eyespot Rasbora)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–10 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature soft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful shoaling fish such as small rasboras and tetras, pygmy corydoras, otocinclus, and dwarf shrimp in a mature planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger or boisterous fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to intimidate or eat a small, timid rasbora.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232876249379,"sku":"AA1435","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Emerald_Eye_Rasbora_460cd0af-0695-4d64-be20-e5df04ba0269.jpg?v=1781700578"},{"product_id":"red-tail-rasbora-rasbora-borapetensis","title":"Red Tail Rasbora | Rasbora borapetensis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Red Tail (Blackline) Rasbora pairs a fine dark stripe along the body with a bright flash of red at the tail base. Peaceful, hardy and active, this tidy little schooler of around 5 cm is a lovely, easy-going choice for the planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRasbora borapetensis is widespread across South-East Asia, from Thailand and the Mekong basin to Malaysia, living in slow streams, ponds and ditches among dense vegetation. The water is typically warm, soft to neutral and often gently stained, with plenty of plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, silvery rasbora with a crisp black lateral line edged in gold, ending in a distinctive red-orange patch at the base of the tail. The colours are subtle but attractive, showing best over dark substrate in a well-planted tank and in a large, settled shoal where the fish feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, it should be kept in a group of eight or more to feel confident and to display its natural schooling behaviour. It mixes beautifully with other small, calm community fish and is an ideal companion for tetras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and small catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator omnivore. Offer a quality micro-flake or small granule as a staple and supplement with fine frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and finely chopped bloodworm. Small, regular feeds keep colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a good shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and GH soft to medium, around 2–12. A planted tank with some open swimming space, gentle current and clean water suits it well. It is fully plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that provides no parental care. In a densely planted, soft-water tank a conditioned group will scatter adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants. Adults will eat the eggs and fry, so a separate breeding tank with plenty of cover gives the best survival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRasbora borapetensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Tail Rasbora, Blackline Rasbora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia (Thailand, Mekong basin, Malaysia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): micro-flake, small granules, fine frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to medium, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small tetras, other rasboras, pencilfish, dwarf cichlids, honey and dwarf gouramis, corydoras and other small peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, boisterous fin-nippers, and any fish big enough to eat a small rasbora. 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Reaching barely 2–2.5 cm, it's peaceful and charming, but small and a little delicate, so it's best in a mature, well-planted tank of its own kind or with equally tiny companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species comes from the peat swamps and slow blackwater streams of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. The water there is soft, acidic and tea-stained with tannins, shaded by forest and thick with leaf litter and vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the smallest rasboras in the hobby, with a coppery to brick-red body marked by a bold dark blotch behind the gills and smaller spots near the tail. Well-conditioned males glow a deeper red. Adults top out at around 2–2.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and rather shy. Its tiny size means it can be intimidated or outcompeted by larger, boisterous fish, so keep it in a shoal of 8–10 or more with only the smallest, gentlest tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-predator that needs correspondingly small foods. Offer crushed micro-pellets and fine flake alongside small live and frozen items such as baby brine shrimp, microworm, cyclops and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest suited to an experienced hand or a patient beginner with a stable, mature aquarium. Provide soft, acidic, warm water, gentle flow, dense planting and subdued lighting. It is sensitive to poor water quality and swings in parameters, so small, regular water changes are key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering micro-fish that deposits eggs among fine-leaved plants or moss. Adults will eat the eggs, so a densely planted or dedicated breeding setup improves survival. The minuscule fry need infusoria or liquid fry food before taking baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoraras maculatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaculata (Dwarf\/Pygmy) Rasbora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalay Peninsula, Sumatra \u0026amp; Borneo (Southeast Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 2–2.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; shy schooling fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner–Intermediate (delicate; needs a mature tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-omnivore (small live, frozen \u0026amp; powdered foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5–6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–8 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water nano and blackwater planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — does not eat or uproot plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the smallest, most peaceful companions: other Boraras and pygmy rasboras, chili and ember tetras, pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, and dwarf shrimp. 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A peaceful, active shoaler that reaches around 8–9 cm, it is hardy and easy in a soft, planted tank, and looks its best moving as a tight group in open water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRasbora einthovenii comes from South-East Asia — the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and surrounding areas — where it lives in soft, acidic forest streams and blackwater peat swamps stained with tannins. These shady, slow waters are rich in leaf litter and submerged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body is slender and silvery with a bold dark lateral line running from snout to tail, ending in a small spot on the caudal base. Fins often carry a soft yellow to reddish tint, and good conditions bring out a gentle golden sheen along the upper body.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn entirely peaceful schooling fish, it should be kept in a group of at least eight to feel secure and show natural behaviour. It mixes beautifully with other calm, similarly sized community fish and never bothers its tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous micro-feeder, it accepts good quality flake and micro-pellets readily and thrives with regular small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and finely chopped bloodworm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 90 L, ideally 110 L or more with length for swimming. 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It is a peaceful, gentle species, but its small size and sensitivity make it best for an aquarist with a settled, stable aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species comes from clear, shallow, slow-flowing forest streams of Thailand and Myanmar, in the Ataran and Salween drainages. These waters are soft, well-oxygenated and often shaded, with plenty of plants, leaf litter and fine substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true miniature, reaching only around 2 cm. The body is translucent green-gold, lit with a brilliant neon-green stripe that glows most strongly in a well-planted, darker-substrate tank. There is a small dark marking near the tail base. The sexes are similar, though females are a touch rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely peaceful and slightly shy. 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The sexes are similar, though females are a little fuller-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and shoaling, it feels secure and shows its best colour in a group of at least eight to ten. It mixes well with other small, gentle soft-water fish and shrimp, but is easily out-competed by larger or boisterous tank mates and can be a little shy without the confidence of numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Feed a quality micro-pellet or crushed flake as the staple and supplement with small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm to bring out condition and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 90 L or larger better for a proper shoal. Keep temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 5.0–7.0 and GH soft, around 1–10. This species is a little more sensitive than some rasboras and should only go into a mature, stable, well-established tank. Soft, slightly acidic water, gentle flow, dark substrate, driftwood and dim lighting suit it best. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that lays adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants and gives no parental care. In soft, acidic water a well-conditioned group may scatter eggs among mossy planting; the adults will eat the spawn, so dense cover or a separate rearing tank is needed to raise fry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigonopoma pauciperforata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedline Rasbora, Glowlight Rasbora, Red-striped Rasbora (formerly Rasbora pauciperforata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (shoaling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate (a little sensitive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-omnivore: micro-pellets, crushed flake, small frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 1–10 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water, planted blackwater community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small, peaceful soft-water fish such as other rasboras, small tetras, pygmy Corydoras, kuhli loaches, dwarf gouramis and peaceful dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large, boisterous or predatory fish, fin-nippers, and species that need hard, alkaline water. 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